Sony MDS-B3

Name
MDS-B3
Manufacturer
Sony
Released
1994/01
Device type
pro
Recorder
Recorder
MDLP
No
NetMD
No
Hi-MD
No
Radio
No
Dimensions
142 x 132 x 375mm
Weight
5kg
ATRAC ver
1
Battery
No
Sidecar battery
No
Voltage
100, 100-230
Power cable
AC
Price (launch)
¥350 000
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Inputs
XLR in, Digital coaxial
Outputs
3.5mm headphone, XLR out, Digital coaxial
Control
RS-232 serial

Unit for broadcast companies. Come with a keyboard style controller, packed full of playback features.

MDS-B4P is a playback only unit.

Base Unit Type (MDS-B3): MBU-1A
Base Unit Type (MDS-B4P): MBU-1B
Optical Pickup Block: KMS-140C

Both Left and Right channels have their own separate ATRAC Encoder / Decoders: CXD2527R (Page 90 service manual)

EFM/ ACIRC Encoder / Decoder: CXD2525R
Shock Proof Memory Controller: CXD2526Q


Content adapted from: Radio Museum Page, Japanese detailed pictures, Minidisc.org page, Translated release (original is gone).

Manuals

MDS-B3/MDS-B4 Service Manual

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